abdomen
Which structure is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
liver
the arteries work as a high or low pressure system?
high pressure system
The nurse is reviewing risk factors for venous disease. Which of these situations best describes a person at highest risk for development of venous disease?
a.
Woman in her second month of pregnancy
b.
Person who has been on bed rest for 4 days
c.
Person with a 30-year, 1 pack per day smoking habit
d.
Older adult taking anticoagulant medication
b
what are the three types of breaths sounds and describe them?
bronchial - high loud in the trachea/larynx
bronchovesicular - moderate over major bronchi
vesicular - low soft over peripheral lung fields
when do you do the BSE
4-7 days after cycle
what are the correct positions the patient should be in before performing a abdomen exam?
A - person supine with head on a pillow, knees bent
B - person prone with arms straight down
C - person supine with arms over chest
D - person supine with arms bent over head relaxed
A, B
how is raynaud phenomenon process described ?
- explain in the correct order
white - pallor
blue - cyanosis
red - rubor
when are the bell and diaphragm of stethoscope used during the cardiac exam?
A. diaphragm is used on low pitch sounds while pressing lightly; bell is used on high pitched sounds pressing firmly
B. diaphragm is used on murmurs and bruits; bell is used on all other extra heart sounds
C. Diaphragm is used on S1 and bell is used on S2
D. Diaphragm is used on high pitch normal sounds, pressing firmly; bell is used on low pitch sounds pressing lightly
D
what is kyphosis as seen in the aging adult?
outward curvature of thoracic spine
whats the difference between fibroadenoma and benign breast disease?
A. fibroadeoma - unilateral, irregular borders ; benign - solitary nontender mass
B. fibroadenoma - round, oval, or lobulated ; benign - irregular borders one single mass
C. fibroadenoma - nontender mass, rubbery ; benign - firm, rubbery, mobile
D. fibroadenoma - solid, hard, dense; benign - elastic, round and movable
C
what special procedure should you include when performing deep palpitations on an obese patient?
A. allen test - place your two hands on top of one another while allowing the top hand to do the pushing and relax the bottom hand
B. scratch test - place your two hands on top of one another while allowing the top hand to do the pushing and relax the bottom hand
B. bimanual technique - place your two hands on top of one another while allowing the top hand to do the pushing and relax the bottom hand
C. fluid wave - place your two hands on top of one another while allowing the top hand to do the pushing and relax the bottom hand
B
this type of ulcer has irregular borders, brown pigmentation, and shallow
venous stasis ulcer
S2 is heard loudest at the....
A. base
B. bell
C. carotid artery
D. apex
A
what is the 6 minute walk test
ask person to set their own pace and to try and cover as much ground in 6 minutes. mirrors conditions used in everyday life
name a risk factor for breast cancer
- certain inherited genetic mutations
- lobular carcinoma in situ
- dense breasts
- alcohol consumption
describe how to perform the iliopsoas muscle test and why we use it?
- used to test acute abdominal pain of appendicitis
- have person supine, lift right leg straight up, then push down over lower part of right thigh
how do you position an obese pt when checking femoral artery
have pt bend knees to side in frog like position
a bruit is what?
A. a palpable vibration signifying turbulent blood flow
B. a swishing sound heard b/c blood is constricted
C. forceful thrusting of ventricle during systole
D. pulsation created as left ventricle rotates against chest wall
B
A. high pitched short popping sounds
B. loud low pitched bubbling and gurgling sounds
C. coarse low pitched grating quality
D. low pitched monophonic snoring sound
C
what location is known for the most breast tumors
A. upper outer quadrant
B. lower outer quadrant
C. upper inner quadrant
D. lower inner quadrant
- upper outer quadrant
what is ascites and how is it tested?
- perform a fluid wave test
during the allen test which artery do you release as part of completing the test?
- radial
- ulnar
- brachial
- palmer
ulnar artery
which statement is true?
A, the overall size of the heart increases with age
B. no change in resting heart rate occurs with aging
C. the heart can't contract by itself, requires signals/stimulation from the body
D. the first heart sound occurs with the closure of the SL valves signaling the beginning of systole
E. the second heart sounds occur with the closure of the SL valves and isgnals the end of systole
B, E
emphysema, pneumothorax - hyperresonance
Atelectasis, pneumonia - dull
which ethnicity is know for breast cancer before the age of 45? black or white
- black